Finding the Third Proportional to 147,428 and 306,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,428 and 306,522 is: 637,299.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,428 : 306,522 = 306,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,428/306,522 = 306,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,428x = 306,522 × 306,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,428x = 93,955,736,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,955,736,484/147,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,299.13
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